Sales & Marketing

The Most Admired list is described by Fortune as 'the definitive report card on corporate reputations.' Based on nine criteria, from investment value to social responsibility, these 10 consumer goods companies ranked highly in their respective industry, being noted a reputation all-star.

When consumer electronics manufacturer Vizio was preparing to introduce its new 21-inch 2.1 sound stand last summer, the company’s marketers knew there would be a unique challenge in producing an in-store piece around the audio system’s subwoofer. 

Retail and CPG marketing research firm Cadent Consulting Group, Wilton, Connecticut, has released a new study showing that shopper marketing spending more than doubled between 2012 and 2014. 

Anheuser-Busch InBev, St. Louis

Susan Topel has joined the manufacturer as a shopper insights analyst.

When launching products in the competitive grocery and drugstore space, it is essential for marketers to get things right, beginning but not ending with prominent shelf placement in brick-and-mortar stores. 

In recent decades, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies grown through expansion into new markets harnessing the power of their global brands, or through localization and in-market execution. In other cases, they have delivered profitability through global efficiency programs like ERP and global business services. In the future, CPG leaders will embrace a new era of value creation by finding the right balance of all three.

The additional reorganization plans are expected to enhance organization efficiency and streamline processes.